I am best known for my Photo Realist watercolors, oils, and etchings which are housed in numerous museum collections. Over the years I have created a number of politically oriented pieces relating to war and the environment.
On March 15, 2004, my twenty-one year old daughter, Elizabeth died via an SSRI antidepressant (Celexa) “suicide”. I believe she was murdered by Forest Laboratories, Inc., who suppressed the information regarding the lethal nature of Celexa.
Since then, I have dedicated my creative endeavors to the memory of Elizabeth and the growing efforts to end the global Pharmaceutical Nightmare and Corporate Inhumanity.
Academic Training: San FranciscoStateUniversity 1973 - 1974
Painting / Printmaking M. A.
CaliforniaCollege of Arts and Crafts 1969 - 1973
General Fine Arts B. F. A. (with high distinction)
Teaching: currently: Professor, City College of San Francisco
James Torlakson's and Elizabeth's full story may be found on the 'Speaking Out' page.